Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
North Korea
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Death Penalty Backed in Four Countries
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in several countries, including the United States and Mexico, support the death penalty, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 71 per cent of respondents in Mexico and 69 per cent in the U.S. back the idea of sentencing convicted murderers to death. May 4, 2007
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Russia: How Scary is Too Scary?
- Gabriela Perdomo - As Vladimir Putin enters his last year in Russia's presidency, his tone and decisions turn more and more aggressive. Both at home and abroad, the once-diplomatic head of state is loosening up and speaking his mind, wielding his weapons and pointing his finger like it is his last chance to do so. Mar 29, 2007
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World Doing Poorly on Gender Equality
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people around the world believe equal rights for men and women are not yet a reality, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 38 per cent of respondents in 64 different countries think gender equality has not been reached in their individual nations. Mar 17, 2007
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Americans Doubtful About North Korea Plan
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States believe a new deal reached with North Korea to stop their nuclear arms program will not result in compliance, according to a poll by Hart/Newhouse released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 62 per cent of respondents think the agreement will not make a real difference. Mar 14, 2007
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Canada and Japan Seen as Positive Countries
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 27 nations express satisfaction with two countries, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 54 per cent of respondents think Canada and Japan have a positive influence in the world. Mar 7, 2007
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Americans Don’t Trust Bush on Threat Intelligence
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States express no confidence in their federal government on the topic of intelligence, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 63 per cent of respondents say they cannot trust the Bush administration to honestly and accurately report on possible threats from other countries. Mar 6, 2007
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England First, Iran Last for Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - England remains one of the most trusted allies for adults in the United States, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Respondents gave the European country a mean rating of 77.9, the highest among 18 entities surveyed. Mar 3, 2007
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A Review of Underdog Numbers That Matter
- Gabriela Perdomo - "Most", "many" and "a majority" tend to be the headlines when it comes to reporting on public opinion. Many important numbers, and equally significant information, are lost for not fitting those standards. Mar 1, 2007
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Fewer Americans See Iran as Main Enemy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in the United States believe Iran is a threat to their country, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 26 per cent of respondents consider the Islamic nation as the greatest U.S. enemy, down five points in a year. Feb 25, 2007
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World Ponders Clash of Civilizations
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 27 countries believe the Muslim and Western cultures will figure out a way to avoid violent conflict, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 56 per cent of respondents believe it is possible to find common ground. Feb 22, 2007
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The Poll-itics of Global Warming
- Mario Canseco - For the past year, the polling world has been dominated by questions related to the environment, and specifically, on the perceptions of global citizens about climate change. Feb 21, 2007
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Prime Minister Prodi Up Slightly in Italy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Romano Prodi is slowly re-gaining support in Italy, according to a poll by IPR Marketing published in La Repubblica. 38 per cent of respondents express confidence in their prime minister, up two points in a month. Feb 17, 2007
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A Third of Russians Back Medveded in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Deputy prime minister Dmitry Medvedev is the early frontrunner in Russia's presidential race, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 33 per cent of respondents would vote for Medvedev in the 2008 election, up nine points since October. Jan 30, 2007
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Japanese Think More Patriotism is Needed
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Japanese adults believe their fellow citizens should be prouder of their country, according to a poll by Asahi. 63 per cent of respondents feel Japan should have a stronger sense of patriotism. Jan 30, 2007
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Bush Administration Fails in Most Countries
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 25 countries are dissatisfied with the way the current United States government has dealt with six issues, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes released by the BBC. 73 per cent of respondents disapprove of the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq, and 67 per cent decry the treatment of Guantanamo detainees. Jan 27, 2007